Worldwide superstar Rihanna is bringing her 'Diamonds World Tour' to Abu Dhabi.

FLASH Entertainment, in association with Live Nation Global Touring, announced on Thursday that Rihanna will appear on Saturday October 19 at the du Arena on Yas Island.

Rihanna has dominated global charts with “Diamonds,” the fastest-rising single of her career to date and first single to be released from 'Unapologetic' - her 7th studio album for Island Def Jam in just seven years.

The recipient of six Grammy Awards and seven Billboard Music Awards, Rihanna has sold over 41 million albums and 150 million digital tracks worldwide, and currently holds the record as the top-selling digital artist of all time. Forbes named Rihanna the world’s #1 social media star with over 2.9 billion views on YouTube/VEVO, the most ever for any female artist, over 63 million Facebook fans, and over 27 million Twitter followers. In addition to her 12 Hot 100 #1 singles and overall 24 Top 10 singles, she also has 18 #1 singles on the Billboard Dance Club Song Charts.

Tickets go on sale midday Thursday May 9 at www.ticketmaster.ae. The concert will be an all-standing event. Ticket prices start from Dhs250, with a limited quantity of Early Bird tickets available. Full ticket packages will be announced next week. For more information, visit www.thinkflash.ae.

There will be an exclusive pre-sale for du customers that will open from midday on Monday 6th May to midday Wednesday 8th May. For more details visit du.ae/Rihanna.